Caramelized Onion and Garlic Spaghetti
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add butter to a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2Add olive oil to the skillet.
- 3Add thinly sliced onions to the skillet.
- 4Caramelize the onions for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and jammy.
- 5While onions are caramelizing, boil a pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain, but save some pasta water.
- 6Add all the seasonings (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning) to the caramelized onions.
- 7Add chili crisp to the mixture.
- 8Pour in cream or coconut milk.
- 9Add grated Parmesan cheese.
- 10Stir until well combined and the sauce thickens.
- 11Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce.
- 12Toss to coat the spaghetti evenly with the sauce.
- 13Garnish with fresh parsley.
- 14Serve hot, optionally with an extra spoon of chili crisp on top.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp chili crisp
- 1 cup cream or coconut milk
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz (225g) pasta of your choice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- sprinkle fresh parsley
Equipment
skilletpot
Tips
- Best served with chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- If onions start sticking, add a splash of water.
- Save some pasta water.
- Add an extra spoon of chili crisp for a spicy kick.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley if you're feeling fancy.
- The pasta should be al dente.
- The sauce should be silky, not sticky. Add pasta water to loosen if needed.
- Use fresh garlic.
- Bring cream or coconut milk to room temperature for the best results, as seen in the video description.
- Measure out all your seasoning before starting to avoid any errors during the process, as seen in the video description.
- Add minced garlic and seasoning to onions once they're deeply golden. Let it bloom for one minute, then add the chili crisp and sauté for another minute, as seen in the video description.
- Pour in the room temperature cream (or coconut milk) and let it simmer for a few minutes until cozy. Then, add grated Parmesan cheese, as seen in the video description.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if it's too thick, ensuring a silky consistency, as seen in the video description.
- Serve the dish hot with an additional spoonful of chili crisp for a spicy kick, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an elevated touch, as seen in the video description.
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